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Macaroni and cheese
A bowl of creamy, familiar comfort.
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Comfort on a plate
Comfort foods
101 foods to come home to
Warm bowls, bubbling casseroles, slow-cooked suppers, and sweet comforts from around the world.
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Grilled cheese
Golden toast outside, melted comfort inside.
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Tomato soup
A warming bowl made for dipping a grilled cheese.
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Chicken soup
The bowl you want when comfort comes first.
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Chicken and dumplings
Soft dumplings turn a warming bowl into dinner.
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Chicken pot pie
A savory pie with chicken and vegetables in a sauce
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Shepherd's pie
A generous layer of mashed potato over a savory filling.
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Beef stew
A slow-simmered meal worth waiting for.
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Pot roast
A Sunday-table favorite with leftovers to look forward to.
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Meatloaf
A generous slice of home-style comfort.
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Mashed potato
Cooked potatoes mashed until soft and smooth
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Roast chicken
A centerpiece that makes dinner feel like an occasion.
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Fried chicken
Dish of seasoned chicken pieces that are coated and fried
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Biscuits and gravy
A hearty breakfast that asks you to take your time.
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Cornbread
A golden wedge for the side of the plate.
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Grits
A creamy bowl that welcomes savory toppings.
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Oatmeal
A warm bowl ready for your own finishing touches.
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Pancakes
A breakfast stack ready for your favorite topping.
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Waffle
Crisp pockets ready to catch the syrup.
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French toast
Yesterday's bread gets a breakfast encore.
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Bread pudding
A sweet second life for a loaf.
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Rice pudding
A comforting spoonful of creamy rice.
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Apple pie
A familiar slice that makes room for a scoop of ice cream.
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Peach cobbler
Juicy fruit beneath a golden baked topping.
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Chocolate brownie
A rich chocolate bar cookie
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Ice cream
A frozen dessert made with milk or cream
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Custard
Smooth, soft, and worth savoring by the spoonful.
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Lasagna
Comfort served one generous layer at a time.
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Spaghetti and meatballs
A twirl of pasta with a hearty reward.
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Bolognese sauce
A rich ragù for a proper plate of pasta.
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Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy pasta dish with butter and cheese
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Risotto
A creamy rice dish that rewards a little patience.
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Gnocchi
Tender little dumplings that welcome a generous sauce.
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Ravioli
Little pasta parcels with a surprise inside.
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Polenta
A comforting base for a generous spoonful of sauce.
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Minestrone
A generous soup with room for the vegetable drawer.
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Ribollita
Bread gives this warming soup its hearty character.
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Pasta e fagioli
Pasta and beans make a satisfying bowl.
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Pizza
A slice for every kind of craving.
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Ramen
A bowl to linger over, noodles and all.
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Udon
Thick, chewy noodles that hold their own.
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Congee
A gentle rice porridge ready for bold toppings.
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Fried rice
Cooked rice stir-fried with vegetables and other ingredients
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Japanese curry
A comforting sauce to spoon over rice.
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Jiaozi
Chinese dumplings
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Katsudon
Japanese rice meal
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Oyakodon
Chicken, egg, and rice in one comforting bowl.
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Nikujaga
Meat and potatoes, with a Japanese home-cooking touch.
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Miso soup
A savory bowl to start or complete a meal.
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Pho
Fragrant broth and noodles worth lingering over.
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Bún bò Huế
Vietnamese beef noodle soup
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Laksa
Spicy noodle dish from Southeast Asia
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Tom kha kai
Chicken soup with a rich coconut-milk finish.
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Pad Thai
A tangle of stir-fried noodles worth reaching for.
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Bibimbap
A Korean rice bowl mixed with vegetables and other toppings
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Kimchi-jjigae
Korean kimchi stew
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Sundubu-jjigae
Korean traditional soft tofu stew
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Tteokbokki
Chewy rice cakes with a spicy kick.
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Hot pot
Type of Chinese dish
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Mapo tofu
Sichuan cuisine dish
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Wonton soup
Type of Chinese dumpling
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Char siu
Cantonese style of barbecued pork
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Chocolate
A cacao-based favorite for eating, melting, and baking
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Baozi
A soft bun with a savory surprise inside.
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Dal
Dried, split pulses used for cooking
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Khichdi
Rice and lentils come together in a comforting pot.
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Rajma
Red kidney beans dish, originating from the Indian subcontinent
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Honey
A golden drizzle for toast or a warm bowl.
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Butter chicken
A curry for anyone who loves a generous sauce.
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Palak paneer
Soft cheese nestled in a green spinach sauce.
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Biryani
Rice-based dish from South Asia
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Sambar
Lentil stew
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Idli
Soft little rice cakes ready for dipping.
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Dosa
A thin, crisp-edged favorite served fresh from the pan.
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Shakshuka
Maghrebi dish of eggs poached in a sauce
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Ful medames
Egyptian dish of cooked fava beans
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Mujaddara
Dish of lentils, rice and sautéed onions
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Koshary
National dish of Egypt
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Lentil soup
A soup built around lentils, with regional variations
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Chili con carne
A hearty pot made for ladling into deep bowls.
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Pozole
Mexican hominy and meat soup
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Menudo
A Mexican soup traditionally made with beef tripe
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Tamale
Traditional Mesoamerican dish
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Enchilada
Corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a sauce
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Cheddar cheese
A dependable slice for crackers or a sandwich.
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Feijoada
Pork and bean stew found throughout the Lusophony
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Moqueca
Brazilian seafood stew
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Arroz con pollo
Traditional dish of Spain and Latin America
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Jambalaya
Rice dish with meat and vegetables
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Gumbo
A Louisiana stew often served with rice
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Red beans and rice
Dish characteristic of Louisiana Creole cuisine
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Clam chowder
A hearty bowl for a chilly day.
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French onion soup
A warming bowl built around deeply cooked onions.
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Goulash
Hungarian meat and vegetable stew
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Beef Stroganoff
Russian sautéed beef dish with sauce
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Borscht
Eastern European sour soup
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Pierogi
Dumplings that make a meal feel homemade.
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Moussaka
Dish of layered vegetables, sauce and meat
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Pastitsio
Greek baked pasta dish
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Cassoulet
A slow-cooked pot of beans and meat for a leisurely meal.
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Coq au vin
French style chicken stew
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